Mauricio Pochettino shuts down Cole Palmer injury talk as he questions Chelsea penalty decision in FA Cup exit
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Mauricio Pochettino said Cole Palmer isn’t injured, despite rumors. He also talked about a penalty decision in Chelsea’s FA Cup semi-final loss.
Chelsea lost narrowly 1-0 to Manchester City. Bernardo Silva scored late in the game, leading to City’s win. Chelsea missed chances, including a penalty shout when Cole Palmer’s free-kick hit Jack Grealish’s arm.
Pochettino explained why he spoke to the referee after the match. He couldn’t see clearly from the sideline and wanted the referee to check the penalty on TV. He thought it was a penalty, but he’s moving on.
There were rumors that Palmer was injured, but Pochettino said he’s just tired. Palmer played with bandages on his leg. Pochettino hopes Palmer isn’t seriously injured.
Pochettino also talked about Chelsea’s missed chances. He said in football, it’s crucial to score goals and avoid conceding. He thinks Chelsea competed well, but it’s hard to say who was better. He wants to focus on the positives and improve for the next season.
